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Figure Beneath Descending Form - shown to scale
Hazem Fathallah

Figure Beneath Descending Form, 1988

Estimated price$1,750 – $3,250

Printmaking

31 × 23 cm | 12.2 × 9.1 in

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About the work

A haunting black-and-white print depicts a solitary figure bowed beneath a cascade of grasping hands and a looming winged form above, rendered with raw, gestural lines that convey an overwhelming sense of pressure and struggle.

Hazem Fathallah (Egypt, 1944–2022).

Printmaking, 23 × 31 cm, 1988.

Part of the permanent collection of the Hindiyeh Museum of Arts, Jordan. One of a kind.

Medium
Size
31 × 23 cm | 12.2 × 9.1 in
Year
1988
Rarity
Limited Edition
Certificate of authenticity
Included
Genre
Colours
Black and White
Location
Amman, Jordan

About the artist

Hazem Fathallah — Pastel on paper , 63 × 79 cm (representative image)
Hazem Fathallah

Egypt

Mohamed Hazem Fathallah (1944–2022) was a prominent Egyptian artist renowned for his contributions to graphic arts and printmaking. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Engraving from Helwan University in 1966, followed by a Master's in Graphic Arts in 1975, and a Ph.D. in Graphic Arts from Urbino, Italy, in 1980. Fathallah's artistic journey was marked by a deep exploration of human emotions, often blending intricate color schemes with profound psychological insights.

Throughout his career, Fathallah held several significant academic positions, including serving as the Head of the Graphic Department at Helwan University from 1987 to 1998, Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts in Cairo in 1998, and Vice President of Helwan University for Community Service and Environmental Development in 2001. His works were showcased in numerous solo exhibitions, notably six in Italy between 1976 and 1980, and various venues across Egypt, such as the Faculty of Fine Arts Gallery in 1982 and the Akhenaton Gallery in 1984. Internationally, his art was featured in exhibitions in Italy, Norway, Japan, and England.

Fathallah's artistic excellence was recognized with several awards, including the State Encouragement Prize in Graphic Arts in 1986, the Medal of Excellence First Class in 1991, and the Graphic Medal at the Porto Recanati Biennale in Italy in 1978. His legacy continues to influence the Egyptian art scene, with retrospectives like the "Between the Folds of the Soul" exhibition held at the Museum of Modern Egyptian Art in January 2025, honoring his profound impact on contemporary art.

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